Overview:

Introducing the new hybrid access point

The Zyxel Hybrid series allows devices like the NWA1123-AC HD to be used
in two modes by utilizing Zyxel’s NebulaFlex, you are able to easily switch
between standalone and our License Free Nebula cloud management
platform, anytime, with a few simple clicks.
By allowing the two different modes, you are able to protect your investment
in wireless technology by having the flexibility to benefit from the cloud in
your own time, without the need to worry about additional ongoing licensing
costs.
When used with Nebula you are able to centrally manage, access real-time
network information and gain effortless control over the NWA1123-AC HD and
other Hybrid and Nebula devices, all under a single intuitive platform without
the need to install any software or add additional equipment like a controller.

NebulaFlex gives you the
flexibility to switch between
standalone and our
License Free Nebula cloud
management

Benefits:

RF First – high performance and reliable
connections through design

With Zyxel’s commitment to “RF First” for high performance
and reliable connections through design, the NWA1123-AC
HD delivers increased coverage and improved connection
speeds for every client.
Built on over 15 years of experience in innovating business
class wireless solutions, our access points are designed
and crafted by selecting high quality components. Every
hardware design detail including the layout, the antenna
and the ability to distinguish between numerous sources
of noise all contribute in determining coverage and
throughput.
Zyxel examines sensitivity combined with the antenna
(OTA sensitivity) as a whole wireless system to minimize the
degradation in sensitivity (desense) at the receiver end.
This combined with fine-tuning all the elements ensures
that we always lead with user experience.

Gain a better overall networking experience
with Wave 2

Progressing from the highly successful 802.11ac standard,
the second-generation 802.11ac Wave 2 WiFi standard
introduces Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO). This important
development in WiFi enables an AP to communicate with
multiple clients at the same time offering up to 300%
improvement in performance when used with supported
client devices.

Breakthrough in wireless connectivity

To achieve reliable connectivity with greater support for
more connected clients, the NWA1123-AC HD uses 2nd
Generation Transmit Beamforming (TxBF) technology.
This gives the ability to increase overall data rates
(Transmission rates), which benefits not only MU-MIMO
client devices, but also all older generation client devices.

3G/4G cellular network coexistence

With gradually pervasive 3G infrastructure deployment at
customer sites, users start to experience adverse effects on
their wireless performance e.g. high latency or ping drops.
To allow the co-existence of 3G/4G cellular network and
minimize interference from 3G/4G antennas or signal
boosters, the NWA1123-AC HD has been designed to include
built-in 3G/4G interference filters to allow it continue
operating with optimal performance when this type of
interference exists.

Wireless built for user experience

The NWA1123-AC HD ensures an optimized wireless
experience for users by combining wireless technologies
like Dynamic Channel Selection (DCS), Load Balancing
and Smart Client Steering. DCS minimizes the interference
of co-channel and overlapping channels. Load Balancing
enables administrators to set limits on the number of
clients associated with each AP. Furthermore, Smart Client
Steering features with Band Select, Signal Threshold and
Band Balancing combined together deliver stable, reliable
wireless connections.
Band Select and Signal Threshold monitor the capabilities
of each wireless client and steer them to the less-congested
band and AP with better signals. Band Balancing detects
dual-radio clients and distributes clients across 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands on AP. All of these deliver a smooth,
consistent and uninterrupted wireless experience for users.

Application Diagram:

NWA1123-NI and NWA1123-ACHD with dual-radio offer 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz for different environments

NWA1123-NI, NWA1121-NI as a root AP and repeater extend the coverage with less effort for cabling